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1. Etymology of the French word harpe

the Old French word harpe
derived from the Greek word harpe

Derivations in French

harpeau, harper, harpiste, herpe, harpon

Derivations in other languages

English harpist, English harping, English harper

Cognates

Dutch harp, English harp, German Harfe, Icelandic harpa, Italian arpa, Portuguese harpa, Spanish arpa, Swedish harpa

Usage

Word found in Old French

2. Etymology of the French word harpe

derived from the French word harpe
derived from the Latin word harpe (curved sword, scimitar; sickle)
derived from the Greek word harpe

Derivations in French

harpeau, harpin, harpé, harpette

Usage

Word found in Old French



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